A former teacher will appear in court accused of historic child sex abuse at a primary school in Oldham.

Anthony Kerr, 70, is charged with ten counts of sexual assault relating to two boys at St Martin’s, in Fitton Hill, in the late 70s and early 80s.

The boys were aged under ten at the time of the alleged abuse.

Mr Kerr, of Netherlees, Oldham, will appear before the town’s magistrates tomorrow.

Det Con Richard Mills, from Greater Manchester Police’s public protection investigation unit, said: “I want to reassure local residents, and more importantly parents of children currently at St Martin’s, that these are historical incidents.

“While we do not believe there is any reason for current pupils or their families to be unduly concerned, this is extremely serious and upsetting for the victims in this case, who we are continuing to provide specialist support to.

“The allegations are very serious and we are conducting a full and thorough investigation and I would urge anyone who may have any information about incidents at the school or elsewhere to come forward and speak to us.”